Welcome to 10 days of truth and then reconciliation

This calendar was designed for teachers to use in the days leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30th.

This resource is meant to create awareness and spark understanding. It is intended to address historical truths while also

acknowledging that there is much healing to do, hence why the word 'and' is crossed out. When we commit to engaging in truth, it is

THEN that we are able to imagine a pathway towards reconciliation. Truth first.

Each day, there is a suggested resource to use/show/discuss. The resources are designed with learning progression in mind.

Each page is dedicated to a grade grouping: K-3, Grade 4-8, and Gr.9 to High School.

There is one page dedicated to teacher professional development. Watch the video, share in a conversation about it, write a

reflection, set an intention, or include these thoughts into your daily prayer.

These are merely suggestions. If there is a different approach you would like to take, that is also welcomed. Feel free to inlcude

additional acitivites.

Some activities and videos may be triggering. Be aware of the sensitive nature of this topic and involve a counsellor in your

discussions whenever possible. To access crisis lines and support links, click here.

This is a collaborative effort completed in the spirit of sharing. It isintended to mobilize change and initiate truth-seeking. Big thank youto our friends at Elk Island Public and the Lead Teachers at Evergreen

for your dedication to learning.

10 Days of Truthand then

reconciliation

M-Sept.20

th-Sept.30w-Sept.29t-Sept.28M-Sept.27

t-Sept.21 w-Sept.22 th-Sept.23 f-Sept.24

f-Oct 1

National Day for Truth

and Reconciliation

Kindergartento Grade 3

What is OrangeShirt Day about?

Watch this

Orange Shirt DayMessage

Watch PhyllisWebstad speak about

her experience atresidential schools.

Did you know that

her bravery inspiredOrange Shirt Day?

Watch thisepisode of

Molly of Denaliwith your class

duringlunchtime.

Choose anIndigenous Read-

Aloud for yourclass. You can useyour own book or

one from thedigital library

Watch "When WeWere Alone" with

your class .After the story ask: "What makes you

happy?" or "When youare sad do you

remember the thingsthat make you happy?"

Complete an EveryChild Matters

Colouring Sheet

Take part in yourschools Orange ShirtDay and National Day

for Truth andReconciliation Day

events.

Reflect on yourlearning today.

Elder Wilson created anOrange Shirt song and

dance, a healing dance tohonour survivors. Watchand learn the dance with

your class.

Do this whilelistening to Fawn

Woods playlist

Using this blank shoetemplate, create your own

message of hope,remembrance and

acceptance.

Go for a quiet walk with yourclass, thinking about what

you have learned aboutresidential schools and howyou can make a difference

for children now.

10 Days of Truthand then

reconciliation

M-Sept.20

th-Sept.30w-Sept.29t-Sept.28M-Sept.27

t-Sept.21 w-Sept.22 th-Sept.23 f-Sept.24

f-oct 1

National Day for Truth

and Reconciliation

Grade 4 toGrade 8

Start the week offwith a gentle

reminder of whatResiential Schoolswere and intended

to do. Click hereand/or here

Take part in yourschools Orange ShirtDay and National Day

for Truth andReconciliation Day

events.

Discuss yourReconciliation Rock

Project. Were you able toshow your family your

rock yesterday?

Reflect on your residentialschool learning experiencesover the past 2 weeks. Youcan use this resources to

guide your thinking.

If you could send amessage of love toLillian, what wouldit be? Learn aboutLillian and the Inuit

ResidentialExperience here

Are you familiar with the215 discovery? Have a

class discussion about itand watch this video. After,

go outside and walk 2.15km with your class. When

you are done, set anintention together, you cando this while also offering

tobacco to the land.

Follow this lesson planabout the poem, "I Lost

My Talk" by Rita Joe

You can also listen tothis version of the

poem "I Lost My Talk"before engaging in your

discussions.

Learn about the MétisResidential School

experience. Engage inthis informative

slideshow created byRupertsland Institute.

Start yourReconciliation RockProject. Click here

Do you have Trudy'sRock Story in yourlibrary? If not, youcan watch it here.

Want to know more aboutthe Métis first? Click here

What idea would you tellCanadians to “leave

behind”? What do you thinkis a roadblock to

understanding truth andworking towardreconciliation?

Watch this video and

discuss this as a class.

10 Days of Truthand then

reconciliationresources page

M-Sept.20

th-Sept.30w-Sept.29t-Sept.28M-Sept.27

t-Sept.21 w-Sept.22 th-Sept.23 f-Sept.24

f-oct 1

National Day for Truth

and Reconciliation

Grade 9 toGrade 12

Don't forget toregister for Truth

and ReconciliationWeek here.

Help movereconciliACTION

forward. Reflect onyour learning over the

last two weeks andmake a committment

to reconciliACTION .Click here to learn

more.

Watch Stolen Children,a documentary

showing survivorstories. Click here. Please prepare yourclass for this video, watching this might

trigger strongemotions.

*the first 10 minutes is therecommended segment

Watch the video "Stranger"by Gord Downie. Click here.

Have a sharing circle,

discussing your feelingsor thoughts on the video.Don't let any unsettling

emotions leave the circle,comfort one another andbe sure to do a check in.

Check out theResidential Schools

Education Guide.Click here

What is Reconciliation?Have a discussion on whatyou think reconciliation is

or looks like.

Now watch the video, What isReconciliation?

Have a class discussion .

What is it to you now?What would it look like?

What ResidentialSchools were inAlberta? Where

were they located?Learn about the

schools using thisinteractive map.

Check out FNESC'sTeacher Resources

Guide onResidentialSchools and

Reconciliation.Click here

Review theResidential School

timeline as a class.Click here

What would you tell futureCanadians to “leave

behind”? What do you think is a

roadblock to understandingtruth and working toward

reconciliation?

Watch this video anddiscuss this as a class.

10 Days of Truthand then

reconciliation

M-Sept.20

th-Sept.30w-Sept.29t-Sept.28M-Sept.27

t-Sept.21 w-Sept.22 th-Sept.23 f-Sept.24

f-oct 1

National Day for Truth

and Reconciliation

TeacherProfessionalDevelopment

What is Reconciliation?Reflect on what you think

reconciliation is or looks like.

Now watch the video, What isReconciliation?

What is it to you now? What

would it look like?

What is your role inreconciliation?

Take some time to readabout the History andLegacy of Residential

schools

ARPDC Residential SchoolsConversation Guide

ATA's Stepping Stones on

Residential Schools

Take this day to reflect on yourlearning. What does

reconciliation mean to you?

Check out CASS's (College ofAlberta Schools Superintendents)

video on reconciliation. Theentire page has plenty of

learning resources for you toengage with.

Click here and then click on the

'Reconciliation" leaf.

Watch this powerful videofrom local Treaty 6 peoplesharing their truth, their

voice, and theirperspectives on Truth and

Reconciliation.

Click here.

Recommended segment:47:30-59:00

Educating the youth isimportant to the healing

process. Watch this videoand listen to the youth

voices and perspectiveson Residential Schools.

Click here

Check out this short video on Residential Schoolsmade by Alberta School

Boards Association.

Click here

Watch this short clip ofStolen Children, a

documentary whichbrings to light survivor

stories. Click here.

This video might triggerstrong emotions.

*the first 10 minutes is the

recommended segment

Start the week offwith a gentle

reminder of whatResiential Schoolswere and why it isimportant to learn

about them. Click here and here

What is your Orange Shirt Daycommittment?

Watch Etienna's Orange Shirt

Day message here.

She spoke about how eachyear we are to renew our

commitments. What is yourcommitment this year? In

learning or living in relation toothers?